Melodeath supergroup THE HALO EFFECT (ex-IN FLAMES, DARK TRANQUILLITY) announce headline UK and Europe excursion dates
THE HALO EFFECT, the brand new Melodic Demise Steel mission that includes 5 former individuals of the Swedish steel band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar), Daniel Svensson (drums), Peter Iwers (bass), Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — has introduced its first headlining excursion of Europe for early 2025.
Lovers can be expecting a packed set with fan favorites from THE HALO EFFECT‘s debut album, “Days Of The Misplaced”, which got here out in 2022, and likewise some new tunes from the band’s upcoming sophomore effort. Particular visitor in this excursion will probably be business outfit PAIN, in addition to Finnish melo-death taking pictures stars BLOODRED HOURGLASS.
THE HALO EFFECT “Halos Over Europe 2025” excursion dates:
Jan. 16 – DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio
Jan. 17 – DE Hamburg – Markthalle
Jan. 18 – DE Cologne – Essigfabrik
Jan. 19 – NL Haarlem – Patronaat
Jan. 21 – UK Bristol – The Fleece
Jan. 22 – UK Glasgow – Slay
Jan. 23 – UK Wolverhampton – KK´s Metal Mill
Jan. 24 – UK Manchester – Manchester Membership Academy
Jan. 25 – UK London – Electrical Ballroom
Jan. 26 – BE Antwerp – Trix
Jan. 28 – FR Paris – Bataclan
Jan. 29 – DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
Jan. 31 – DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
Feb. 01 – DE Munich – Behind the curtain
Feb. 02 – CH Solothurn – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
Feb. 04 – DE Berlin – Kulturbrauerei Kesselhaus
Feb. 05 – DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
Feb. 06 – AT Vienna – Area Wien
Feb. 07 – HU Budapest – Barba Negra Blue Degree
Feb. 08 – CZ Brno – Sono Centrum
Feb. 09 – PL Warsaw – Progresja
Gothenburg’s melodic loss of life steel scene won a brand new drive in 2020 with the formation of THE HALO EFFECT. This supergroup, made from 5 veteran musicians, launched “Days Of The Misplaced,” the next yr by means of Nuclear Blast Data.
Mikael Stanne instructed Steel Hammer in 2021: “We began speaking, like, ‘Hiya, we will have to do one thing in combination,’ such as you do after a couple of beers.
“You then realise that, in fact, you don’t have time for the rest like that, however it nonetheless sounds a laugh. However I used to be in, as a result of I used to be truly in writing mode. I used to be simply completing all of the lyrics for the most recent DARK TRANQUILLITY [2020’s Moment].
“I used to be sitting right here writing anyway and screaming right into a microphone, so I used to be like, ‘Yeah, ship me some stuff and I’ll see what I will do.’”
THE HALO EFFECT: Protecting the Melodic Demise Steel Flame Alive
THE HALO EFFECT haven’t been losing any time. Shaped in 2020 by means of a who’s who of Gothenburg’s steel scene, they’ve already carved their very own area of interest within the style. They haven’t simply launched a significantly acclaimed debut album, however they’ve additionally been holding enthusiasts hooked with a gradual movement of standalone singles.
Up to now yr by myself, they’ve unleashed 3 sonic attacks: “Trail of Fierce Resistance,” “The Defiant One,” and “Grow to be Give up.” Each and every observe is a potent reminder of why those guys are veterans of the scene – pummeling riffs, Mikael Stanne‘s signature growls, and sufficient melody to stay even probably the most informal headbanger engaged.
And the momentum doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Rumors are swirling a couple of 2nd studio album hitting cabinets someday in 2024. If their debut is the rest to move by means of, metalheads are in for a deal with.
Talking of busy schedules, frontman Mikael Stanne additionally reveals time to wreak havoc along with his different band, DARK TRANQUILLITY. Their upcoming album, “Endtime Alerts,” drops on August sixteenth by means of Century Media. Discuss a double dose of melodic loss of life steel goodness!
So, stay an eye fixed (and an ear) out for THE HALO EFFECT. With a killer debut, sizzling singles, and a drawing close album, they’re proving that melodic loss of life steel is alive and smartly, and able to take some names.
